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YH57 PGX

2007 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,385 mi
Last recorded79,385 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 11668,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 PGX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering also feels slightly heavy (2.1.5 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2022 79,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already dettached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum power steering also feels slightly heavy (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,348 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 60,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 52,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 49,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 44,459 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 39,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 34,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 286,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,761 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YH57 PGX is a 2007 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,053 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH57 PGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH57 PGX registered?

YH57 PGX is a 2007 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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